1982 Lancia Prisma vs. 1982 Renault 18

To start off, both 1982 Lancia Prisma and 1982 Renault 18 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,645 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Prisma (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Renault 18. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Renault 18 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1982 Lancia Prisma.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Renault 18 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Prisma.

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